MSM Admissions

It's easy to get started.  The admissions process is the first step towards earning the degree you've been dreaming of, and we're here to help. Click the links below to learn more about requirements for the Master of Science in Management (MSM) at UTC's Gary W. Rollins College of Business.

Wondering about GPA or MSM course requirements for admissions? Have questions about admission requirements for the MSM that can't wait? Please call or email us! 423-425-5708 or [email protected]

Your next steps to a brighter future are listed below.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Consideration for admission to the 100% Online MSM Program is based on the following:

Bachelor's Degree

You must have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (any major is acceptable) or foreign equivalent and be in good academic standing at the last institution you attended.

GPA

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Management, applicants must meet one of the following requirements from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. All GPAs are based on a 4.0 point scale and are cumulative including all undergraduate courses completed; the last two years of undergraduate coursework are equivalent to approximately 60-70 semester hours or 90-100 quarter hours.

• 2.70 minimum GPA for all undergraduate work taken for the baccalaureate degree or
• 3.00 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate academic coursework or
• 3.00 GPA for 30 or more semester hours undergraduate credit after earning the first bachelor's degree or
• 2.70 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate coursework and a 3.00 GPA on fewer than 24 hours graduate coursework or
• 3.00 GPA for 24 or more graduate hours or
• An earned master's degree or higher-level degree with at least a 3.00 GPA.

Note: Admissions criteria described are minimum requirements for MSM program consideration. These minimum MSM admissions requirements do not guarantee acceptance into a specific graduate degree program or the UTC Graduate School.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Submit the following requirements for the MSM degree program to complete your application:

Application

Please visit our MSM Application Page to start the application process.

Official Transcripts

Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended (even those from whom transfer credits were earned) to UTC's Graduate School.

To expedite the receipt of official transcripts, UTC recommends the use of an electronic transcript submission service such as:

• Parchment
• National Student Clearinghouse

If sending an electronic copy please list [email protected] as the email recipient.

If mailing official transcripts, they must be mailed directly from the institution to:

The Graduate School
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Department 5305
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Please wait to send transcripts until after you have submitted your online application. If your transcripts are under a different name due to a name change, please email [email protected] with the former name and the current name.

Application Fee

Pay a $35 one-time, non-refundable application fee. ($40 for international student applications). This fee is paid when completing the online application.

Statement of Purpose

Applicants will be prompted to enter a short statement of purpose when completing the online application.  This should include the goals of the applicant as it relates to earning the MSM degree.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

After completing the online program application, applicants should log back into the Application Portal and upload a current resume or curriculum vitae.  The document may be in Word or PDF format.

International Applicants

The MSM program wishes to encourage qualified graduate applicants from other countries. The University has additional admission requirements and requires additional documents for international applicants. A concise list can be found on the Prospective International Student page under the “International Graduate Students” section. Questions concerning these additional documents can be directed to (423) 425-4735 or [email protected].

MSM Application Dates and Deadlines 

Applications and documents submitted after the Regular Admission Deadline will be considered for admission based on eligibility and program space availability.  It is strongly recommended that interested applicants submit all application materials no later than the Regular Admission Deadline.

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